Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro

1317 Point Breeze Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro was last inspected on Jul 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Approved air drying rack is not provided over the 3-comp warewashing sink. Replace stainless steel shelf with NSF approved wire rack for air drying. New Violation.

46.771

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -Bare wood shelf observed near the walk-in cooler. -Plastic bag covering wall fan over the prep table. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Additional cleaning: -Debris observed in basement. Note: Basement is not approved for the storage of food, food equipment, utensils, plates, beverages, etcetera.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Gauge on the walk-in cooler is inaccurate. New Violation.

46.562

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the basement. Dead mice observed on traps on floor. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Splash guards are required between the food prep sink and the food prep table and between the food prep sink and the sanitizer compartment of the warewashing sink. New Violation.

46.323

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -Cardboard observed on shelf beneath service window. -Bare wood shelf observed near the walk-in cooler. -Plastic packing material observed on shelf beneath one table. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces. -Remove build-up from interior of fryers for chicken. -Clean shelves beneath tables. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Small hole in neck of faucet at warewashing sink was observed leaking. -Slow drainage observed at handwashing sink with inoperable garbage grinder. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A trash receptacle for the disposal of paper towels was not available at the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Receptacle provided.

46.882(a)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Additional cleaning: -Clean floors throughout. -Debris observed in basement. -Basement floor needs to be swept clean. -Removed cobwebs from basement ceiling. Note: Basement is not approved for the storage of food, food equipment, utensils, plates, beverages, etcetera. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Please provide a designated area for employees' personal items. New Violation.

46.945

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro.

Has Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crown Fried Chicken & Gyro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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